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Lime semifreddo cheesecake

This attractive frozen dessert can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months - perfect to get ahead for a Christmas dinner party

Author: Justine Pattison

Chocolate orange flapjacks

Use dark chocolate and orange to make these fab flapjacks. Bake at the weekend for an afternoon treat with coffee, or as a lunchbox snack for the week...

Author: Rosie Birkett

Ginger & white chocolate cake

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Author: Esther Clark

Easy peach & almond tart

Think of this as an Italian version of the British bakewell tart, lovely for dessert or with a cuppa

Author: Jane Hornby

Ginger cookie sandwiches with lemon mascarpone

Sandwich ginger biscuits with a creamy, zesty filling to make these gluten-free teatime treats that are aromatic with wintry spices - cloves, nutmeg and...

Author: Edd Kimber

Celebration piñata cake

Bake this stunning centrepiece for kids' birthdays or parties - cut open the vanilla and lemon sponges to reveal the hidden sweets inside

Author: Nancy Birtwhistle

Raspberry ripple blondies

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Author: Cassie Best

Coconut & jam macaroon traybake

If you love the flavours of coconut, raspberry jam and dark chocolate, this macaroon traybake will be right up your street. It's a great bake for picnics...

Author: Cassie Best

Gooseberry crème brûlée tart

Seasonal berries and sweet pastry make a stunning dessert for a dinner party - blowtorch for a beautifully crisp cracked sugar topping

Author: Barney Desmazery

Double chocolate profiteroles with salted caramel cream

Featherlight choux pastry is stuffed with salted caramel and drizzled with a double dose of chocolate in this deliciously indulgent dessert

Author: Cassie Best

Jammy star cookies

Bake these lovely star-shaped biscuits to give as edible Christmas gifts for family and friends. They're easy to make, so kids can get involved too

Author: Lulu Grimes

Chocolate & malt loaf torte

Don't be deceived by how easy this is to make - the result is a rich, dense cake with a malted coating. Eat it warm as a pudding or serve it with afternoon...

Author: Tommy Banks

Kiwi slime pies

Make these kiwi pies for a Halloween party and they'll go down a treat with kids and grown-ups alike. Green jelly and custard make a delicious 'slime'...

Author: Lulu Grimes

Sugared flower shortbreads

These delicate shortbreads make a perfect gift. Given a floral hint with rosewater, you could also use orange blossom extract or dried lavender

Author: Cassie Best

Vegan cookies & cream brownies

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Author: Juliet Sear

Simple iced biscuits

Make these sweet iced letters and numbers with your kids during school holidays. They'll have fun making them and then devour them once ready

Author: Lulu Grimes

Next level key lime pie

Make our next level key lime pie for a dessert to impress. We've gone with a pastry base and cut through the sweetness with a sweet and sour cream

Author: Barney Desmazery

Carrot patch cake

Bake a simple and stunning carrot cake with cream cheese frosting for an afternoon tea or mid-morning treat. It tastes even better a day or two later

Author: Cassie Best

Purple velvet cupcakes with blackberry frosting

Use up an abundance of blackberries with these irresistible chocolate and berry cupcakes - they're almost too pretty to eat

Author: Sarah Cook

Raspberry & white chocolate financier traybake

Think of financiers like posh bakewells made with brown butter. Tom Kerridge turns them into a traybake here, using raspberries and white chocolate

Author: Tom Kerridge

Raspberry & dark chocolate teacakes

These classic afternoon tea nibbles are given a fruity twist and smothered in chocolate for an extra special spread

Author: Cassie Best

Fruit filled clementine cake

A beautiful, moist gluten-free cake packed with zingy citrus flavours, wonderful for Christmas

Author: Good Food team

Lemon star biscuits

Gorgeous, edible decorations for the Christmas tree which will delight your children

Author: Good Food team

Blueberry & coconut frozen 'cheesecake' bars

These gluten and dairy-free berry and coconut cream sweet treats from BBC Good Food magazine reader Jenna Hope are entirely raw

Author: Good Food team

Tropical tart

Create a stunning geometric design on this tropical fruit tart using triangles of mango and kiwi or dragon fruit and pineapple - or dream up your own

Author: Elena Silcock

Gin & tonic cake

Fan of gin & tonic? What could be better than your favourite tipple in cake form? A fabulous showstopper for afternoon tea or a summer celebration

Author: Elena Silcock

Lemon & blueberry rice pudding tart

Transform a classic rice pudding into a modern tart with crisp pastry and zesty lemon. It's a lovely dessert to end any dinner menu

Author: Liberty Mendez

Vegan Christmas cake

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Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Marrow & pecan cake with maple icing

Using grated marrow in this homely cake gives it a great texture- top with cream cheese frosting

Author: Barney Desmazery

Chocolate orange & cranberry red velvet bombe

This stunning festive dessert makes a great alternative to Christmas pudding, with a hidden cream cheese and cranberry filling

Author: Cassie Best

Gingerbread Bûche de Noël

Give the classic chocolate Bûche a makeover with festive flavours of ginger, cinnamon, treacle and golden syrup and creamy butter icing

Author: Cassie Best

Hot cross cinnamon buns

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Author: Good Food team

Next level banoffee pie

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Author: Barney Desmazery

Mocha madeleines

Give the classic French dessert a modern twist with these pretty mini mocha madeleines. These easy cakes are the perfect treat for afternoon tea

Author: Reader recipe by Isla Atkins

White & dark chocolate cake

For big celebrations this cake is a must, four layers of moist sponge, lashings of chocolate ganache and the crunch of Maltesers

Author: Jane Hornby

Caramelised banana & chocolate galette

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Author: Esther Clark

Puff pastry mince pies

Bake easy mince pies using ready-made puff pastry and a jar of mincemeat. You can perk up a shop-bought filling, too, with orange zest and a splash of...

Author: Elena Silcock

Lemon drizzle flapjacks

Treat yourself to a dessert mash-up in the form of our lemon drizzle flapjacks. This simple traybake is perfect for slicing and sharing with friends

Author: Elena Silcock

Strawberry & white chocolate choux buns

Fill light choux pastry with a creamy vanilla custard and Greek yogurt filling then finish with fresh fruit for a lower-sugar afternoon tea treat

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Pudsey biscuits

Bake a batch of our cute Pudsey bear biscuits for BBC Children in Need. They're easy to make and kids will love getting creative with the decoration

Author: Good Food team

Ginger & marmalade roulade

Use aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) to create a delicious vegan ginger and marmalade roulade. It takes a little effort, but it's well worth...

Author: Elena Silcock

Flowerpot chocolate chip muffins

Children will love to make these yummy double chocolate chip cakes topped with rice paper flowers - perfect for a kids Easter baking project

Author: Angela Boggiano

Clementine, cranberry & pistachio meringue wreath

This stunning dinner party dessert makes a showstopping centrepiece - the individually portioned pieces make serving really simple

Author: Cassie Best

Morello cherry & almond traybake

This fruity cake uses ground rice and almond extract for a cheaper bake - perfect for a cake sale or as a teatime treat

Author: Nancy Birtwhistle

Christmas tree pops

Decorate wedges of chocolate sponge with green icing and Smarties to make festive cake pops on sticks - perfect for baking with kids

Author: Sarah Cook

Double choc & coconut traybake

Pair creamy milk chocolate with coconut for a match made in heaven, then decorate with more coconut and a drizzle of white chocolate

Author: Esther Clark

Rhubarb & custard sandwich biscuits

Combine two retro treats in one delicious bite. These rhubarb and custard biscuits have a jammy centre, to bring a touch of nostalgia to an afternoon tea...

Author: Anna Glover

Strawberry & basil tart

Make a showstopper dessert for a picnic or dinner party using fresh strawberries. They team so well with the shortbread base, basil and creamy custard...

Author: Tom Kerridge

Pink jam slice

A pretty in pink traybake sponge with retro marble icing and a layer of raspberry jam

Author: Sarah Cook